If you want big, punchy sounds, these will leave you with a big ol' smile plastered across your face. They are capable of seriously loud listening. What really impresses with these headphones, is that you can properly crank up the volume without any distortion creeping in. If you're addicted to Apple Music's weekly discover playlists though, then the heavy sound of the Powerbeats will play to your tastes. If you want to mix up your listening with a bit of classical music, these probably aren't going to be for you. It's almost become the new accepted sound and, yeah, it sounds good if not traditionally on-point. This creates a rich sound that although occasionally compromises on the vocals and high-end, really accentuates the beats of pop, R&B and hiphop tracks. It all depends on the music you're in to.Īs has always been the case with Beats, bass is boss. Are they perfectly balanced? No, but that doesn't mean they don't still sound great. The on-ear Solo 3s now offer impressively accomplished sound, and the Powerbeats 3 are following hot on their heels. Things have improved since the early days though. Sound quality hasn't always been Beats' strong suit. As is now the norm, volume up/down toggles sit either side of a play/pause button that, if given a quick double tap, can also be used to skip tracks.īeats Powerbeats 3 sound quality: Solid but not spectacular The standard black models will go with more, but the yellow units will get you noticed.įinishing off the finish, the Powerbeats 3 play host to an in-line mic and volume controls, these give you command over your music while keeping your phone in your pocket. It's the yellow set, which pair a sleek matt black body with bright yellow accents, that's our favourite though. There are currently five hues to choose from with white, black and blue options joining a red pair. What's more, whether you want to be bold or behind the scenes, there's a colour scheme to suit your style. Cleaning up the look while also removing irritations, it's trip to the chopping block is a welcome one. What you will notice, however, is the lack of a fiddly rubber charging port cover. The body is actually marginally bigger than past models, although you'll struggle to notice the added millimetres. Just because they look familiar doesn't mean they're completely lacking design updates, either. The neck cord can bounce around and be a bit annoying, but find the right tightness for you and you'll never notice it again. As the driver housings are about the size of a small USB drive attached to each ear, just a damn sight better looking, you forget they're there, which is ideal for a long distance training session. When running, the ear pods are snug, comfortable and don't bounce around. Whether you're strolling down the street, sat at a desk or running through a forest, the flexible ear hooks - which aren't troubled by glasses arms - and soft silicone tips combine to offer a fit that's near enough faultless. As well as being an easy on the eye fashion statement, these are some of the most comfortable in-ear headphones we've used. Compared to past Powerbeats, the new headphones barely look any different. Apple might be the king of design, but they haven't sprinkled much of their magic dust over these Beats audio enablers.
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